What the new health insurance plan would mean for long-term care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 10, 2017
As a long-term care provider — and very importantly, employer — you might not be thinking about the full costs of what the House’s newly proposed health insurance plan could be. Let’s break...
Pharmacy syringes can help with safety
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 08, 2017
Medi-Dose/EPS has started marketing the NeoConnectTM line of ENFit Compliant and Compatible Products. The EnFit syringes range from 1 mL to 60 mL.
New call product aimed at smaller SNFs
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 05, 2017
RCare has debuted a wireless call solution, titled the BCube Nurse Call Platform, specifically geared toward small skilled nursing and assisted living communities.
‘Smart’ alerts serve to boost labor efficiency, cut waste
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 05, 2017
New GOJO SMARTLINK Service Alerts allow providers to reduce waste and maximize the efficiency of environmental service workers, according to results of a pilot project.
Walking tied to word game may boost seniors’ activity
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 05, 2017
An iPad-based game connecting seniors with walking is showing promise and being evaluated for a larger community trial, according to a feasibility study.
ACA repeal, Medicaid block grants face hot discussion
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 05, 2017
Congressional Republicans met in mid-February to try to discern new details of replacement provisions for the Affordable Care Act, but various questions including about the future of Medicaid, remained...
CHF protocol shows promise
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 05, 2017
A new treatment regimen for congestive heart failure patients in skilled nursing facilities reduced hospital admissions from 31% to 7% over seven months.
Brain meds use soars in seniors
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 05, 2017
More seniors are taking three or more medicines that affect the brain, according to new research.
Trump aide: Medicaid grants will cut fraud
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 05, 2017
In a possible sign of what providers might be able to expect regarding Medicaid funding changes, White House senior adviser Kellyanne Conway said in late January that moving to block grants would “really...
How to make your leave policies better
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 03, 2017
While most businesses offer at least two weeks of vacation at a minimum, the topic of a recent article in Crain’s caught my eye: Companies offering unlimited vacation.